Studying for a test is one thing. Studying for a BIG test, like a midterm or final, requires a bit more attention.

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Find out what format the test is going to be in. Will it be all multiple choice? Or will there be short answer questions? Or will you be required to write an essay?

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Find out what material the test will cover. Big tests often go further back than regular tests. Sometimes they cover everything you've learned up until now. It's important to know what you need to study. It may also be useful to ask what percentage of the test will be based on reading versus lecture.

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Study the material covered, with the format in mind. If there are sample questions at the end of each chapter, take them and see how you do.

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Get good sleep when the test is close. It's tempting to stay up late, but your brain will remember things better if you're well rested.

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